Director, Financial Performance

Position Summary

$145,634 - $171,334 annually.
Location: Burnaby, B.C.
Job ID: 6593.
Duration: Short‑term (approx. 2 years) – Full‑time.

The Director, Financial Performance reports to the Associate Vice President, Finance and provides strategic leadership in internal budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight. The role advances financial stewardship across BC Housing by ensuring internal financial data informs executive decision‑making, resource allocation, and organizational performance. The Director leads the development of internal financial reporting for the Executive Committee, Board of Commissioners, and other governance bodies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage internal financial reporting, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and accountability frameworks.
• Evaluate budget utilization and resource alignment across programs, identifying opportunities to optimize performance and manage budget pressures.
• Champion the use of technology as an enabler of financial stewardship, aligning systems with business needs and supporting forecasting discipline.
• Lead cross‑functional transformation initiatives, embedding financial accountability into organizational change efforts and supporting Strategy 2030 implementation.
• Provide leadership in research, financial analysis, and complex financial matters.
• Mentor and motivate staff in a team setting.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration.
• Member in good standing of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Association.
• Considerable senior‑level experience working in or with government.
• Extensive experience in progressively responsible finance and accounting roles, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis models within government and not‑for‑profit environments.
• Knowledge of mission‑critical corporate enterprise applications such as JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, WebFOCUS, and the Central Property System (CPS).
• Strong analytical, research, presentation, and report writing skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate staff; build consensus with stakeholders; develop strategic options; and assess financial ramifications of new programs.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

How to Apply

Review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. Submit a cover letter and resume as a single document that clearly identifies how you meet the qualifications. All applications must be submitted online through the BC Housing Careers portal at www.bchousing.org/careers.

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free work environment. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration